Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has issued a strong rebuke of President William Ruto’s administration, accusing it of overseeing extrajudicial killings, suppressing dissent, and mismanaging public resources while ignoring the plight of ordinary citizens.
In a joint statement released on Tuesday, Bishops from all
30 Catholic dioceses across Kenya decried what they termed a collapse of
justice, dignity, and accountability.
“When those charged with upholding law and order become the
source of fear and injustice, it signals a moral crisis in the State,” they
warned.
The Bishops cited a worrying rise in unlawful killings,
disappearances, and police brutality, referencing the deaths of clerics John
Maim and Allois Bett, activist Albert Ojwang, and hawker Boniface Kariuki, who
was shot point-blank by police.
“The life of every Kenyan matters. We must not ‘move on’
from any loss of life. Kenya deserves better,” the bishops stated.
They criticized the violent crackdown on Gen Z-led protests,
saying the youth should be listened to, not brutalized.
“Our young people are not enemies of the state,” they
emphasized.
“They deserve support, not suppression.”
The Bishops also condemned the misuse of development funds
for political gain, selective justice, and governance that ignores the rule of
law.
“Public resources are being used for political
advertisement, not national development,” they lamented.
Calling for independent probes into rights abuses and
inclusive national dialogue, they urged Kenyans, especially youth, to stay
hopeful and peaceful:
“Your voice is vital. Remain truthful and courageous.”
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